Senior Software QA Engineer Apple Services Engineering

Senior Software QA Engineer Apple Services Engineering Seattle,Washington,United States Software and Services The Apple Services Engineering team is one of the most exciting examples of Apples long-held passion for combining art and technology. These are the people who power the App Store, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Books. And they do it on a massive scale, meeting Apples high expectations with high performance to deliver a huge variety of entertainment in over 35 languages to more than 150 countries. These engineers build secure, end-to-end solutions. They develop the custom software used to process all the creative work, the tools that providers use to deliver that media, all the server-side systems, and the APIs for many Apple services. Thanks to Apples unique integration of hardware, software, and services, engineers here partner to get behind a single unified vision. That vision always includes a deep commitment to strengthening Apples privacy policy, one of Apples core values. Although services are a bigger part of Apples business than ever before, these teams remain small, nimble, and multi-functional, offering greater exposure to the array of opportunities here. Description We are seeking a mid to senior-level Quality Automation Engineer to join the App Store QA group. App Store is one of the most widely used applications in the world and you can directly help improve the quality of the product. You will own complete functional areas and be able to define test approaches and strategies. We require strong programming fundamentals and automation experience to help develop in all phases of the release cycle. Help us automate areas in the App Store for regression and new feature testing. You will be responsible for writing new automation tests for all Apple platforms; iOS, tvOS, macOS, visionOS and watchOS. The Quality Automation Engineer is encouraged to possess the skills necessary for working closely with the engineering team during all aspects of the development process. This position requires a self-motivated and multifaceted individual with strong technical and interpersonal skills who can contribute in a team environment. Minimum Qualifications BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience Key Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Proficient in object-oriented programming and one of the major OOP languages, e.g. Swift, C++, Java, etc. Solid knowledge in one or more Scripting Languages like shell, Python, JavaScript, etc. Familiar with testing methodologies Hands-on experience with Continuous Integration systems Comfortable developing automation test strategies, writing test plans, executing test suites and reporting Strong ability to deliver proven work on tight schedules Outstanding ability to investigate, debug and triage complicated scenarios, and work independently towards results Demonstrated ability in increasing functional test coverage. Demonstrated ability in creating and enhancing test automation frameworks (scalability, reliability). Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Education & Experience Additional Requirements Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $129,600 and $236,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apples discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. 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